Keeway K Light 125 (2020)

297 real MOT outcomes analysed • 54.3% first-time pass rate

2020 Keeway K Light 125

CarHunch analysed 297 real MOT records for the 2020 Keeway K Light 125. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2020 KEEWAY K-LIGHT 125 is a reliability concern: only 54.3% pass MOT first time against the UK average of 80%, meaning nearly half fail and need repairs. With 13.5% of these bikes having suffered dangerous defects, buyers should factor in repair costs and safety risk before purchase.

At an average mileage of 6,942 miles for a four-year-old machine, these bikes have seen moderate use, yet they're accumulating 0.44 failures and 1.5 advisories per test on average—suggesting inherent design or build issues rather than owner neglect. Before buying, have a trusted mechanic inspect the braking system and electrics closely, as these are the most common failure areas on this model.

Below average reliability 25.7% below UK average
54.3%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
3,852
typical mileage
1,919–6,304 middle half
13.5%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.44
avg MOT failures per car
over 2 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2020 Keeway K Light 125

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (99%) 293 53.8% 0.44
Other (1%) 4 87.5% 0.25

Mileage Distribution

Most 2020 Keeway K Light 125 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

1,919
low mileage
3,852
typical
6,304
high mileage

Half of all 2020 Keeway K Light 125 vehicles fall between 1,919 and 6,304 miles.

2020 Keeway K Light 125 — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 114 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 82% of the peak.

139 114 2023 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.

MOT History Averages

2
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.44
Avg failures per vehicle
1.5
Avg advisories per vehicle

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